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Librarian Salary in Alabama (2026)

Alabama ranks 23rd of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 2,750 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $64,650 a year — though pay ranges from $37,890 for newcomers to $78,310 at the top.

Librarian pay range in Alabama

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$37,890	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$52,400	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$64,650	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$74,090	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$78,310	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,750 Librarian jobs in Alabama (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Alabama

A median Librarian salary of $64,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,084 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.

Gross (median)	$64,650
Federal income tax	−$5,578
Social Security + Medicare	−$4,946
Alabama state income tax	−$3,043
Take-home (annual)	$51,084
Take-home (monthly)	$4,257

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Librarian make in Alabama?

The median Librarian salary in Alabama is $64,650 per year ($31.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,400 and $74,090.

What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Alabama?

On the median salary of $64,650, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $51,084 per year ($4,257 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.

How many Librarian jobs are there in Alabama?

BLS counts 2,750 Librarian jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).

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